Talcott Parsons
Author | : Sandro Segre |
Publisher | : University Press of America |
Total Pages | : 147 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780761855873 |
ISBN-13 | : 0761855874 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Download or read book Talcott Parsons written by Sandro Segre and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2012 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introduction dwells on Parsons' conceptual apparatus and offers a compendium of his research. His works are subdivided into three distinct periods, each characterized by specific concepts and theoretical developments. Parsons utilized his conceptual and theoretical frameworks to conduct several studies, which are presented in detail. Segre also evaluates the numerous receptions of Parsons' writings. Attention is devoted to the controversies and divergent interpretations his works have inspired. -- adapted from back cover.